1. The Mirror in Which Two Are Seen as One (poem by Adrianne ri
... duties to herself, her family and society. In the second stanza the mention apples introduce many connecting images for me. The colloquialism "the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree" comes to mind first. The juxtaposition of apple and cramp led me to the menstruation ( apples of red color) and how women who live together or are related develop the ... next stanza i interpret the crate as the body. An orchard full of trees the one can fill their crate with. "Of this succulent tree" this showing the particular tree. The thorns and sharp bark on the exterior of the tree bring about t...
- Word Count: 1488
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School